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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 1d

At #ClimateWeekNYC, John Podesta emphasized the role states must play in building a clean energy future that works for everyone.

“..it’s more important than ever for states to take action and local labor unions to lead the way toward a clean energy economy that delivers for working people.”

“Now it’s more important than ever for states to take action and local labor unions to lead the way toward a clean energy economy that delivers for working people.” John Podesta - Chair, Center for American Progress, Board Member, Climate Jobs National Resource Center and Action Fund

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 4d

During our #ClimateWeekNYC panel, @budzinski.house.gov underscored how climate action must work for working people.

"We have an opportunity to take on this challenge while also confronting the climate crisis and creating good-paying union jobs along the way." Rep. Nikki Budzinski - Member of Congress, IL-13

Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 7d

“For climate policy to be durable and equitable, it needs to deliver for working people with good jobs and more affordable energy.” – @patcrowley401.bsky.social, President of the @riaflcio.bsky.social. #ClimateWeekNYC

Photo of Patrick Crowley, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, at CJNRC's Climate Week panel. Quote: “For climate policy to be durable and equitable, it needs to deliver for working people with good jobs and more affordable energy.”

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 11d

CJNRC hosted John Podesta, @whitehouse.senate.gov, @budzinski.house.gov, and @riaflcio.bsky.social's @patcrowley401.bsky.social at @32bjseiu.bsky.social's HQ for a panel discussion on how states can meet the moment with ambitious climate action that centers workers. #ClimateWeekNYC

CJNRC panel at Climate Week featuring Patrick Crowley, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and John Podesta

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 13d

Big news for workers in New England covered in today's @heatmap.news morning newsletter from @alexckaufman.bsky.social.

Exclusive: New England unions sign historic offshore wind agreement

Rhode Island’s biggest labor federation has brokered a deal for union workers to carry out the construction on the SouthCoast Wind project, a 2.4-gigawatt offshore turbine array — and won what the Rhode Island AFL-CIO called the first agreement in the nation guaranteeing organized labor handles all the operations and maintenance of the facility. On a panel I moderated for the Climate Jobs National Resource Center on Tuesday evening, Rhode Island’s AFL-CIO president, Patrick Crowley, told me the “labor peace agreement” will help the union organize more workers in the offshore-wind industry. “The labor movement is in this to win, and we’re not ready to give up the fight yet,” he told me. “If developers want to have a winning strategy, they have to partner with organized labor, because we’re going to make sure that, come hell or high water, we get these things built.”

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Patrick Crowley @patcrowley401.bsky.social · 16d

To paraphrase Chico Mendes, environmentalism without the labor movement is just gardening, that's why tomorrow I'll be in NYC discussion a climate action agenda for working families. @climateactionri.org @cjnrc.org @americanprogress.bsky.social @aflcio.org

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 15d

Texas Climate Jobs Project launched a new report that shows how Austin can create hundreds of high-quality local jobs and save millions of dollars every year on energy costs by installing solar panels on city-owned buildings.

Read the report here. ⬇️
txclimatejobs.org/reports

Working families in Austin deserve a safe, healthy, and prosperous future. Powering Public Progress: Decarbonizing Austin's Municipal Buildings for a Resilient Future.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · 27d

Leaders of Climate Jobs Washington penned an op-ed in the @seattletimes.com about the state’s transmission crisis–and why solving it is key to creating good union jobs and delivering affordable power. ⬇️
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Step up electricity transmission for the climate, jobs and ratepayers in WA | Op-Ed

Our inability to build new clean energy sources and connect them to the power grid should raise alarm bells for Washingtonians.

www.seattletimes.com

Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Sep 5

Join us at @climategroup.bsky.social's #ClimateWeekNYC! Hear from John Podesta, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Representative Nikki Budzinski, and Patrick Crowley of the @riaflcio.bsky.social about a climate action agenda that delivers for working people. 💪

Learn more and register here. ⬇️

Climate Week 2025 - Climate Jobs National Resource Center

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Sep 3

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Opinion: New York Must Step Up As a Clean Energy Leader in the Face of Federal Cuts - City Limits

"Investing in clean energy, built by skilled, safe union workers, can create the triple win of lower energy costs, good-paying jobs, and stronger communities."

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Sep 3

“Now, it is up to states like ours to step up and lead the way to an energy-independent future that provides New Yorkers with affordable, reliable power and creates family-supporting union jobs.”

From LiUNA’s Mike Hellstrom in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social. ⬇️

In City Limits. Opinion: Energy Independence Means Union-Built Clean Energy

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Sep 1

This #LaborDay, and all year long, unions are leading the fight for a safer, healthier clean energy future.

"Labor Leads on Climate. Labor Day 2025." Background photo with a rally sign that reads: "our energy future is union strong"

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Climate Jobs Colorado @climatejobsco.bsky.social · Aug 4

Building Colorado’s clean energy future must not only create good union jobs, but ensure pathways to lifelong union careers.

Learn more about union pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. ⬇️
www.climatejobsco.org

Building the Clean Energy Workforce of the Future

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Climate Jobs Colorado @climatejobsco.bsky.social · Jul 31

All climate jobs should be union jobs.

We’re a coalition of unions on a mission to build an affordable clean energy economy that puts Coloradans first. ⬇️
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All climate jobs should be union jobs. Climate Jobs Colorado.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Aug 1

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Maine works to counter federal setbacks for clean energy projects

Labor and environmental groups in Maine said state legislative wins could help counter new federal restrictions on clean energy development.Gov. Janet Mills has codified the state’s transition to 100%...

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Aug 1

Unions in Maine are leading on efforts to build clean energy and create union jobs.

More from @publicnewsservice.bsky.social ⬇️

From Public News Service. Maine works to counter federal setbacks for clean energy projects.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jul 23

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How key climate, environmental bills fared in Augusta this past session • Maine Morning Star

Environmental advocates secured several key victories in Maine’s latest legislative session, including the establishment of a state energy department and a new clean power goal. But some priority clim...

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jul 23

“Together, these ambitious bills put Maine on a pathway to energy independence and affordability, and will create thousands of good-paying Maine jobs,” said Francis Eanes, Executive Director of Maine Labor Climate Council.

More from @mainemorningstar.com. ⬇️

From Maine Morning Star. How key climate, environmental bills fared in Augusta this past session. Photo of Maine State House.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jun 30

“Repealing clean energy tax credits would gut America’s clean energy production, raising costs for Maine families and killing hundreds of thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs nationwide.”

Read the full op-ed. ⬇️
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Collins should protect clean power investments, lower energy costs and jobs

"Let’s be clear: This bill is a direct assault on American manufacturing and American-made energy right here in Maine."

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jun 30

In a @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed, Maine State Representative Kilton Webb urges Senator Susan Collins to “continue being the leader we need and fix this reckless legislation” by protecting federal clean energy investments and the good union jobs they create.

In the Bangor Daily News. Opinion: Collins should protect clean power investments, lower energy costs and jobs

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jun 30

Wisconsin’s unions are building the clean energy future–and standing up for investments that are creating jobs, lowering costs, and delivering power to our grid.

Read Kent Miller, President of the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. ⬇️

Good WI union jobs are at risk if energy credits are stripped from budget bill | Opinion

‘Big, beautiful bill’ would be the largest upward transfer of wealth in American history, according to analysts. And it will put union jobs at risk.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jun 25

In a @seattletimes.com op-ed, IBEW Local 46’s Nicole Grant calls on Congress to protect federal energy investments that are helping Washington’s working families. ⬇️
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Federal tax credits are vital to WA electricity generation, jobs | Op-Ed

We need to meet the moment by building affordable clean energy and doing so in a way that creates high-quality union jobs for Washingtonians.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · Jun 20

In a @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed, Grant Provost calls on Maine’s Congressional leaders to defend federal clean energy tax credits as the budget process plays out in the Senate. ⬇️
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In The Bangor Daily News. Opinion: Mainers need the benefits of clean energy tax credits, not tax breaks for the rich. Photo of house on the water in Maine.

Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · May 23

“Congress must safeguard critical clean energy incentives that will improve our public schools, support good-paying jobs and reduce energy expenses.”

Read more in @bridgemi.com from @meaonline.bsky.social's Brett Smith and @aft.org Michigan's Terrence Martin. ⬇️
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Opinion | Improve Michigan public schools by protecting clean-energy incentives | Bridge Michigan

Michiganders deserve energy-efficient public buildings that can save on heating and cooling costs, and students deserve — and need — safe and comfortable school buildings with clean air to breathe.

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Climate Jobs National Resource Center @cjnrc.org · May 14

“Hayley Lawrence, who lives in Augusta, said it would be a ‘mistake’ to take away the tax credits that have helped create jobs for people like her."

@mainemorningstar.com on Maine Labor Climate Council’s press conference calling on lawmakers to preserve federal clean energy tax credits. ⬇️

Maine union workers call on Congress to protect federal clean energy tax credit • Maine Morning Star

When IBEW Local 567 member Kilton Webb started his career as an electrician in 2018, his first job was on a solar field in Kennebunk. The two years that Webb, who now represents Durham in the House o...

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